Carab lo'aad caws looma tilmaamo
CEnglish Translation
You don't show a cow its grass
Context & Meaning
The experienced don't need instruction — they know their way
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Proverbs starting with "C"
Carruurta mulaca, cayaar cayaar bay u dishaa; isagana waa u qoor gooyo
Mischievous children kill playfully and meet death...
Mischievous children kill playfully and meet death...
Calool-adayg waa Ilaahay wehelkii
Endurance is God's companion
Endurance is God's companion
Col iyo abaar, cagahaagaa lagaga baxaa
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
Carab iyo labadiisa daan baa isugu dhow, iyana way is qaniinaan
The tongue and its jaws are close, yet they bite o...
The tongue and its jaws are close, yet they bite o...
Cadawgaa looma taahee, tunkaa lagu adkeeyaa
You don't run from the enemy; you strengthen your ...
You don't run from the enemy; you strengthen your ...
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.